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A government investigator looks into the cover-up of a deadly plane crash in this aviation thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author of Lockout.
In the control tower at Kansas City International Airport, all the radar displays are red. But for the experienced pilots of North America Airlines, the thunderstorms aren't the problem: NAA has been cutting costs to stave off bankruptcy, and will do anything to...
In the control tower at Kansas City International Airport, all the radar displays are red. But for the experienced pilots of North America Airlines, the thunderstorms aren't the problem: NAA has been cutting costs to stave off bankruptcy, and will do anything to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
910L
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English
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"Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and cities vied with one another to host them. The pilots themselves were hailed as dashing heroes who cheerfully stared death in the face. Well, the men were hailed. Female pilots were more often ridiculed than praised for what the press portrayed as silly efforts to horn in on a manly, and deadly, pursuit. Fly...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 610L
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English
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At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Embarking on a train trip to visit his grandmother, Pete the Cat accompanies the conductor on a tour of the train, looks at the engine, and blows the whistle while making new friends and playing train-themed games.
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Mercy Watson volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mr. Watson's usual Saturday drive in his Cadillac with his favorite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the back seat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel.
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In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train.
10) Sports Cars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
11) I'm brave!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A trusty red fire truck rushes to save the day when a fire breaks out in a warehouse.
12) I'm dirty!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing so.
14) The aviators: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and the epic age of flight
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Written by gifted storyteller Winston Groom (author of Forrest Gump), The Aviators tells the saga of three extraordinary aviators--Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle--and how they redefine heroism through their genius, daring, and uncommon courage.
This is the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. These cleverly interwoven tales of their
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 14
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English
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From the author of Mayflower, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane's Eye—the riveting bestseller tells the story of the true events that inspired Melville's Moby-Dick.
Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick's book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history.
In 1820,...
Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick's book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history.
In 1820,...
17) Titanicat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 710L
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English
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A boy who has signed on as cabin boy aboard the Titanic helps ready the ship for its maiden voyage, but when it is time to set sail and he cannot find the ship's cat on board, he leaves the vessel to search for her.
20) Bizarre vehicles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"A bicycle-like device with a donut-shaped frame. Combination stilts and pogo sticks. Your own personal jetpack. What do these things have in common? They're all actual vehicles. Read about a variety of strange forms of transportation in this fun and fascinating book"--Provided by publisher.
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